Churchill Defends War Conduct Before Commons
Churchill defends his war decisions in the House of Commons, insisting expert advice guided the Dardanelles, Antwerp, and submarine losses. He says critics ignore the support of Admiralty and war leaders and cites advancing plans and the need to sustain 1916 efforts amid manpower shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Spencer Churchill
House of Commons
Churchill
Pacific
Antwerp
Dardanelles
Admiralty
Duchy of Lancaster
Lord Fisher
Cradock
Prince Louis of
Asquith
Edward Grey
Lord Kitchener
Egypt
Gallipoli
Carden
War Council
Ministry of Marine
House
Navy
London
Harold J. Tennant
Sion
Germany
Berlin
Great Britain
War News In Brief From Fronts Across Europe
Russian forces retreat west of the Styr as German von Linsingen advances. Germans claim 300 yards of trench near Ecourie and repel attacks at Tahure and Labyrinth. Bulgarian and Austro German advances slow. Serbians hold Kosovo fortress and Tetovo changes hands. Italian offensives continue in Ledro valley and toward Javoreck and Gorizia with bombings on Reifenberg and San Daniele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galicia
Styr River
von Linsingen
Berlin
Ecourie
Smorgen
Ledro
Rome
Javoreck
Gorizia
Reifenberg
San Daniele
Syope
Cottoglino
Labyrinth
Artois
Paris
Butte de Tahure
Champagne
Derna
Brescia
Italy
Uskup
Katchanik
Kosovo
Tetovo
Veles
Babuna Pass
Ecurie
Tahure
Riga
Mitau
Windau
Smorgon
Vilna
Styr
Quickest Surest Cough Remedy Ad Promises Ease
An advertisement touts a home made cough remedy described as the quickest and surest, claiming easy preparation in minutes and noting it is cheap yet unequaled. The copy emphasizes speed and affordability as its key strengths.
Home remedy for persistent cough uses Pinex and sugar syrup
An old health ad promotes 2% ounces Pinex with sugar syrup to ease bronchial coughs. It claims rapid relief within 24 hours for ordinary coughs and faster results for bronchitis winter coughs and asthma. Also advertises price of 54 cents for a pint and guaranteed satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Boiewell Pharmacal Co
St. Louis
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Praised by Walter Shiver
Walter Shiver of Hope Arkansas credits Dr Kilmer Swamp Root with curing his kidney disease after bedridden periods. He testifies the remedy gave relief from the first use and enabled him to return to work. Notarized sworn statement dated March 25 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Shiver
N. Main St. Hope
Ark
A. V. Ware
Notary Public
Kilmer Swamp Root Sample Request and Sale Notice
A Boston Daily Post reader is invited to write Dr Kilmer and Co Binghamton NY for a sample size of Swamp Root. The offer promises to prove benefits for kidneys and bladder and includes a booklet of information. Regular bottle sizes are available at rug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Boston Daily Post
Thin Folks Who Would Be Fat
Advertises Sargol tablets as a fattening aid for underweight individuals. Claims malnutrition prevents absorption and that taking Sargol with meals converts consumed sugars and starches into tissue nourishment, reporting weight gains of ten to twenty five pounds per month. States product is natural, harmless, and money back guaranteed. Includes caution for use when weight gain is not desired.
Why Not Have a Clear Complexion
Advertisement touts Rheumasalts as a dermatological cure claiming clear skin by cleansing kidneys liver and bowels. It advises taking two teaspoonfuls in water before breakfast and notes availability from local druggists via Rheumabath Co St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. .Paul
How to Be Slim Use Oil of Korean Capsules
An advice column promotes losing 15 to 20 pounds without starvation by taking Oil of Korean capsules after meals and before bed. Readers are urged to weigh weekly and trust the method as harmless and effective for removing excess fat from any part of the body.
Attitude of Greece Still Puzzles World Powers
Report outlines how France Russia and Britain backed Greece's constitution with Ionian Islands cession and yearly funds. Observers warn Constantine may face pressure to uphold neutrality with Entente. Germans promise help to Greece if it sides with central powers as Serbia conflict intensifies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantine
Greece
France
Russia
Great Britain
Ionian Islands
M. Venizelos
Austria
Germany
Mediterranean
Serbia
Hood's Sarsaparilla Beats Rheumatism Allegedly
The ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla corrects blood acidity and builds the system driving out rheumatism by cleansing the blood. It touts forty years of use and cites relief for rheumatism stomach and kidney troubles debility and all ills from impure blood. Get it from your nearest druggist today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood's
Advertising and printing services for catalogs and circulars
A company outlines its roles in writing, designing, and printing catalogs and follow up materials that market goods and place advertisements to attract customers.
Roxbury Woman Credits Plant Juice For Relief From Indigestion
A Roxbury resident praises Plant Juice a herbal tonic from Liggett Drug Co for stomach liver and kidney pains. Mrs Mabel Crawford of Clifton Street Boston born says after using Plant Juice she recovered from indigestion headaches dizziness and fatigue and can perform housework again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liggett Drug Company
Washington and
Avon Streets
Mabel Crawford
Clifton Street
Roxbury
Boston
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Kitchener
Robek
Tan Hamilton
John Fisher
Admiral Fisher
Mr. Churchill
Field Marshal Kitchener
Ghent
Earl Kitchener
War Office
Sackville Carden
Henry Bradwardine Jackson
Turkish
Balkans
Constantinople
Verona
Boston Post
Vernon Castle
Mr. Castle
Thomas Hawkins
Herbert Lowe
Boston Opera House
Frank Tinney
Advertising & Printing Co
Exchange St
Tel. Main
Clifton St. Claims
Mesopotamia
Azizeah
Bagdad
National Biscuit Company
California
Scollay Square
Wilson Brothers
Winter St
Wash
St. ¢S
Tremont St
Tel. Hay
Collay
Westport
Fion
Oldegot Brand
America
Troy.n. Y
George Close CO
Broadway
Cambridge
Mass
Pathfinder
Pathfinder Six
Y.C.B. Factory
Porter Motor Sales Co
Commonwealth Ave
Bellans
Union
Faneuil Hall
Washington St. Jefferson
Babbitt's
Brookside
Henfield
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